The FCT Police Command has arrested a robber who stabbed a commuter to death in a bid to snatch her mobile phone along Kasuwa-Dere, Gwagwalada axis in Abuja.
The command’s spokesperson, Mariam Yusuf in a press statement said police operatives who were acting on intelligence nabbed Danladi Abubakar, 20, for the gruesome murder of the woman who is yet to be identified.
“The suspect who was identified by another victim confessed to being a member of a notorious phone snatching syndicate operating along Gwagwalada axis,” the statement said.
Yusuf said the police recovered a sharp knife used for stabbing the deceased and one Techno phone belonging to the late woman.
In a related development, the command said operatives from Kubwa Division foiled an armed robbery attempt at a Hotel along Kubwa axis. The operatives who were on routine patrol engaged the robbers in a gun duel.
In the process, one of the robbers sustained serious gunshot injuries and was rushed to the hospital where the doctor reportedly confirmed him dead.
Items recovered from the suspect included one Beretta pistol, with three rounds of ammunition, one silver Mazda space wagon and plate numbers .
Yusuf said efforts were on to arrest other members of the gang who are at large.
“All the suspects will be arraigned in court upon conclusion of investigation.
“The Command implores residents to report all suspicious movements, emergency or distress, through these numbers: 08032003913, 08061581938, 07057337653,08028940883 and to report the conduct of Police Officers, call the Public Complaint Bureau (PCB) number : 09022222352”, the statement said.
